Tires unsafe.... |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Tires unsafe.... |
Cal |
Apr 12 2016, 08:36 AM
Post
#1
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
I know this topic has been beaten to death but....
My low mileage '74 2.0L has tires that are over 10 years old with under 2K miles. Should I replace these because they are older and possibly unsafe? The current tires are 165R15....if I replace them I'm thinking of going with the Vredestein Sprint Classic in 165/HR15. Thoughts.... Attached thumbnail(s) |
dcecc1968 |
Apr 12 2016, 01:35 PM
Post
#2
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 252 Joined: 31-December 12 From: Concord, NC Member No.: 15,313 Region Association: South East States |
I would replace them. Don't mess with any tire greater than 6 years old. Six years of rubber compound and plasticizers sitting in the sun (or just sitting). Not worth risking over a few thousand extra miles in my opinion.
|
0396 |
Apr 12 2016, 02:00 PM
Post
#3
|
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
I would replace them. Don't mess with any tire greater than 6 years old. Six years of rubber compound and plasticizers sitting in the sun (or just sitting). Not worth risking over a few thousand extra miles in my opinion. I was given the same advise from my Porsche Master Tech. He also responded, if and when it comes apart, your not going to be happy, but if you simply want to move your car from one side of the garage- no issues. How do you think the C GT that crash in LA a few years ago and killed the two individuals happened....and the driver was a race car driver......it was on 10 + year old tires. If you value your life and toy, change them out as suggested above. |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 11th June 2024 - 02:17 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |